H.R. 916 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007
H.R. 916 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 8, 2007, sponsored by David Scott with 66 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to add a program for student loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Scott (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149. (May 16, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 15, 2007 · Passed341–73
Every roll call vote on this bill
- John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive ActHouse · May 15, 2007
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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